NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 200 Vacancies, Apply Online

NICL Apprentice Notification 2026 Out

To be eligible for these positions, applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the cut-off date, meaning they must have been born between April 1, 1996, and April 1, 2005 (inclusive). Standard upper age-limit relaxations apply to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD candidates. Educationally, candidates must have completed a Regular Full-time Graduation degree in any discipline from a University or Institution recognized by AICTE, DOTE, or UGC. Candidates with a Post-Graduate degree, an Integrated Postgraduate Course, or 1 year or more of work experience are strictly ineligible to apply.

NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

NICL Apprentice 2026 State-wise Vacancy Breakdown

The 200 apprentice training seats are distributed provisionally across the following states:

Note: Candidates can apply for engagement in ONE STATE only.

Important Dates

NICL Apprentice Jobs 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate applying for engagement must be either:

• A citizen of India.
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
• A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Note: Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Education Details

Candidates must have passed a Regular Full-time Graduation degree in any discipline from a University or Institution recognized by AICTE, DOTE, or UGC. Applicants must have appeared for the examination, passed, and possess the degree certificate as of the cut-off date, April 1, 2026. Candidates who possess a Post-Graduate Degree, an Integrated Postgraduate Course, or have one year or more of work experience as of 01.04.2026 are not eligible for this engagement.

Additional Requirements & Disqualifications

To be eligible, candidates must strictly adhere to the following conditions:

• NATS Profile: Candidates must have a 100% complete profile on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

• No Prior Apprenticeship: The candidate must not have previously undergone or currently be pursuing Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act 1961, either with NICL or any other organization.

• Ineligibility Conditions: Candidates are strictly not eligible if they:

  • Possess a Post-Graduate Degree or have completed an Integrated Postgraduate Course.

  • Have graduated from an institution not approved by AICTE / DOTE / UGC.

  • Possess one year or more of work experience in any Government, Government Undertaking, or Private Organization as on 01.04.2026.

NICL Apprenticeship – Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years as on 01.04.2026.

• Maximum Age: 30 years as on 01.04.2026. (Candidates must have been born between 01.04.1996 and 01.04.2005, both days inclusive).

• Age Relaxations: The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, 10 years for PwBD (Gen/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) candidates.

Stipend

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/- during the 12-month apprenticeship period. NICL will credit Rs. 8,850/- directly into the apprentice’s account, and the Government’s share of Rs. 6,150/- will be credited via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowances or employee benefits.

NICL Apprentice Posts: Selection Process

• Selection Process: The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) will shortlist candidates based on the percentage of marks secured in their qualifying Graduate Degree Examination. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email to appear in person for document verification at various NICL offices. There is no written examination.

• Tie-Breaker: In case two or more candidates secure the same percentage, the older candidate will be placed higher on the merit list.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this recruitment.

NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 How to Apply

Candidates must apply exclusively through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Only candidates with a 100% complete profile on the NATS portal are eligible to apply.

For First-Time NATS Enrollees:

1. Visit the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/index.php.
2. Click on “Student” then “Student Registration” to complete the enrollment form and generate a 12-digit unique Enrollment Number.
3. Ensure you upload required documents (Degree/Provisional Certificate, Consolidated Mark sheet, Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, Passport-size photo) and compulsorily enter your percentage of marks in the “% of marks / CGPAx10” column.

To Apply for NICL Vacancies:

1. Log in to the NATS portal using your email ID and password.
2. Under “Apply against advertised vacancies,” search for “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD”.
3. Click “apply.” You can verify your application by checking if the status changes to “applied”.

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